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Harrogate Town have signed Leyton Orient midfielder Michael Craig on a three-month loan deal.

The 23-year-old made 32 appearances for the O's last season but has not featured this campaign.

He could make his debut for Town against Tamworth at home in the National League on Saturday.

"Having that authority in central midfield can help us deliver more controlled performances going forward," boss Simon Weaver told the club website., external

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Harrogate Town have signed Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson on a three-month loan deal.

The 24-year-old spent last season on loan with Altrincham and made 44 appearances in the National League.

Hutchinson could make his debut for Town, who are second in the National League after six matches, against Tamworth on Saturday.

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Harrogate Town have signed Torquay United defender Sam Dreyer for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old made 87 appearances in the National League South for the Gulls.

He could make his debut for Simon Weaver's men against Scunthorpe on Saturday.

"I know supporters will be disappointed to see Sam go and I completely understand that. He has been an important player for us and good players are difficult to replace," Torquay boss Jimmy Ball told the club website., external

Harrogate Town have signed Burnley left-back Oliver Pimlott on a month's loan.

The 19-year-old joined the Clarets at Under-14 level and is yet to make his senior debut.

He could feature for Harrogate, who have won their opening two National League games, in Saturday's home match against Barrow.

Harrogate Town have signed Middlesbrough midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan deal.

The 20-year-old joined Boro from non-league Eastbourne in January 2025.

He ended last season on loan with Kidderminster in National League North and made 10 appearances as they won promotion.

He could make his debut for Simon Weaver's men, who have won both of their National League games this season, in Saturday's home game against Barrow.

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Harrogate Town have signed Saint Kitts and Nevis international Ethan Bristow on an undisclosed contract as they bid to return to the EFL at the first time of asking.

The 24-year-old, who was released by Tranmere Rovers at the end of last season, will fill the left wing-back role for the club, who begin life in the National League against Solihull Moors today.

"I'm looking forward to trying to help the club get back to League Two," Bristow told the club website., external

"The manager (Simon Weaver) has a clear idea of what he wants to do and where he wants to take this team."

Bristow began his career at Reading and had spells at Tranmere Rovers, Minnesota United and Stockport County before returning to Tranmere in the summer of 2025.

"He's quick, athletic and got a good energy about him. He's played at a good level so we think he'll be a good fit for us," said Harrogate's head of recruitment Lloyd Kerry.

"It was important to fill this position, we've been trying hard all summer so we're delighted to have got this deal done."